Microsoft has announced the launch of an initiative in Africa called Spark a Childs Digital Future into which it will invest US$75mn
Internet
Madagascar to adopt O3b satellite broadband services
O3b Networks has signed a deal with Gulfsat Madagascar to provide satellite-delivered high-speed broadband and telephony services across Madagascar
NAPAfrica brings access of global content to peering members
Free and public peering facility NAPAfrica, a part of vendor neutral data centre provider Teraco Data Environments, has announced open access for peering members to international content providers
Globacom Nigeria launches modem with subscription sharing features
Telecommunications service provider Globacom Nigeria has launched its latest modem, Glo Bolt, which will allow users to share their subscriptions
Rwanda has the highest broadband speed in Africa, says report
Rwanda has registered the highest broadband Internet speed in Africa, according to latest statistics from Ookla’s NetIndex